Plot
2021 film directed by Eliane Raheb
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Why Watch This
“Miguel’s War” delivers an unflinching, personal look at a gay Syrian refugee carving out a life amid the chaos of Lebanon’s refugee camps. The film balances raw, diary‑like confession with a broader critique of war, displacement, and queer invisibility in the Middle East.
Best For
Documentary lovers, LGBTQ+ audiences, Human rights advocates, Middle‑East cinema fans, Social justice seekers
The CinePearl Take
Eliane Raheb’s direction lets Miguel’s own voice drive the narrative, making his moments of vulnerability feel both urgent and poetic. The pacing is deliberately measured, allowing the viewer to sit with the weight of each revelation without feeling rushed. Themes of identity, trauma, and resistance intertwine, creating a portrait that feels as much a love letter to survival as a political statement.
If You Liked This, Try
The Invisibles (2017) · A Syrian Love Story (2014) · The Celluloid Closet (1995)
Cast & Crew
- Director
- Eliane Raheb
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- Released
- 01 Jan 2021
- Language
- Arabic
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